Throughout his musical career, Aliaune Thiam — known as Akon to the world at large — has been dedicated to making life better on the African continent. Back in 2015, he told The Guardian that the reason for his dedication to African causes was because the charities that are currently on the continent don’t always help the people they claim to help. “One…
Mr Ramathan Ggoobi, the Ministry of Finance permanent secretary (Left) stands next to oil drilling conductor pipes in the KingFisher oilfield during a tour of the oil facilities in the Albertine Graben recently. PHOTO/Paul Murungi By Paul Murungi What you need to know: East Africa rising. The East African region is slowly morphing into the new ‘Middle East’ in regard…
Yoox-owned label 8 by Yoox has revealed its new project, Tales by Africa, dedicated to artisanal and African culture and will include capsules created by six designers from the African continent. Set to become available from the beginning of May, the collections include ready-to-wear pieces, bags, accessories and footwear. Each of the designers have focused on one tradition from…
Mining for cobalt by hand in DR Congo (Photo: Amnesty International) The credibility of Europe’s approach to a green economic transition abroad will depend on its ability to help create and sustain green industrialisation in African countries, making African countries not just targets of European policy, but key actors of a new and interconnected green economy. Africa-Europe discussions on climate…
Mining for cobalt by hand in DR Congo (Photo: Amnesty International) The credibility of Europe’s approach to a green economic transition abroad will depend on its ability to help create and sustain green industrialisation in African countries, making African countries not just targets of European policy, but key actors of a new and interconnected green economy. Africa-Europe discussions on climate…
Nyerere was at the forefront of cooperating with fellow freedom fighters of Tanganyika that gained independence on December 9,1961 from the British colonialists Dar es Salaam. The founding Father of the Nation, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, was born on April 13, 1922 in Butiama District, Mara Region and died on October 14, 1999. However, the question is why should we…
Nyerere was at the forefront of cooperating with fellow freedom fighters of Tanganyika that gained independence on December 9,1961 from the British colonialists Dar es Salaam. The founding Father of the Nation, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, was born on April 13, 1922 in Butiama District, Mara Region and died on October 14, 1999. However, the question is why should we…
“In light of the current technological trends and innovations, and digital trade, it is imperative for African countries to implement data privacy and protection policies The pandemic has driven home the high value of personal data to the global economy, while also highlighting its vulnerability to abuse and attack. In response, governments around the world, including those in Africa,…
The founder of the Big G, Sir George Owino (left) and a sample of the beloved Big G In the aughts and approximately three decades prior, the Big G was the biggest chewing gum brand beloved by the old, the young and everyone in between. It was a household name. Its distinct larger size (as compared to other pellets in the…
Spurred on by young people’s ingenuity, creativity and audacity, digital technology is changing the face of Africa. Africa has been known for its vast natural resources for decades, including diamonds, platinum, cobalt, iron ore, gold, etc. However, the continent will now need to enter the speed race for ICT skills, which have become a critical part of any national digital…